Intra-operative molecular imaging
US10188297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/20
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for detecting tumor margins includes a topical protease-specific, fluorescence imaging probe that is activatable by enzymatic activation to produce a visually differentiated signal upon topical application to a targeted cancer cell that secretes an enzyme that activates the protease-specific, fluorescence imaging probe, an applicator for topically administering the imaging probe to the cancer cell; and an imaging device to detect activation of the imaging probe administered to the cancer cell.
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